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The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.

This prevents 'counter setting' syndicates from allowing foreign nationals to enter Malaysia through 'special counter lanes'.

Alice Guo is accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million).

This advisory comes in light of the rapid advancement of AI technology, which has been increasingly exploited by scammers.

The syndicate misappropriated diesel for fishermen's associations and engaged in alleged enforcement malpractices.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki revealed that the syndicate's operations were exposed following the arrest of 12 individuals.

Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the syndicate was helping Chinese, Taiwanese, and Thai nationals extend their stay in the country.

The scam allegedly targets individuals who are desperate to have academic qualifications for the purpose of finding a job.

An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.

The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.

MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says company owners, forwarding agents, and customs officers colluding with this syndicate we will be detained soon.

All the men nodded in understanding as the charges were read to them individually before Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya.

Based on investigations, the syndicate is also involved in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and arson, police said.

Police said the online investment scam syndicate targeting Europeans has been active for six months.

Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the first suspect, Haibil Kiraman is a former policeman who opted for early retirement.

The government will carve out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, says a senior communications ministry official.

Sweden may revoke passports of dual citizens who gained them through fraud, bribery, or threats, or those convicted of treason or espionage.

Joe Biden urges Americans to keep fighting for the country's focus on equality, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.

CCAM's Lavaniyah Ganapathy says many Malaysian families are struggling with medical bankruptcy because cancer treatments are too expensive.

The stage is set for the GCC-ASEAN partnership to play a pivotal role in the sphere of multilateral cooperation and bilateral diplomacy.

Anthony Loke says the contractor is currently conducting dynamic testing, which will be followed by several other tests.

Police have identified 58 of those men, some of whom are minors and arrested 44 over the last two days, officials said.

A truce would include a significant increase of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

The nominations for the film industry's highest honors will now be announced on Jan. 23.